
Litigation
UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
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About
Provided by Brodies LLP
Our disputes lawyers have the expertise and judgement to deliver solutions that meet all of our clients' legal problems. We are retained by clients on UK and international mandates, while remaining Scotland's leading litigation practice offering legal advice and representation to commercial, public and third sector clients across the country.
Our teams have specialist expertise in all areas of dispute resolution and provide clear pragmatic advice, tailored to each client's goal and reflecting their appetite for risk.
We drive innovation and efficiency through our use of technology; ask the right questions and carefully consider the most appropriate dispute resolution channel; build strong, lasting, mutually beneficial relationships and provide plans designed to suit our clients’ budget and nature of the instruction.
We are frequently instructed in complex, high value disputes which may involve several parties with cross border and international aspects. Portfolios of claims are also managed for repeat clients. Our highly trained and skilled team have a successful track record of delivering solutions across a full range of sectors and industries.
We are regularly involved in litigation raising novel or important questions of law in the highest Scottish courts and in the Supreme Court and can arrange for caveats to be lodged at courts throughout Scotland, offering an 'early warning system' in relation to interim court orders being sought.
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Work Highlights
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Brodies represented Park's of Hamilton in a dispute regarding the termination of dealer agreements with Hyundai.
Strengths
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Brodies is always focused, very pragmatic and practical about keeping its eyes on the objective. The advice is fantastic; it's top quality.
Litigation respondentUKThroughout the whole process, Brodies' litigation support, commitment and quality of work were exceptional. The team provided clarity and consistency in their advice and strategy.
Litigation respondentUKBrodies always replies in a timely and very comprehensively manner.
Litigation respondentUKI have enjoyed the benefit of the firm's superior knowledge in the field and their personal approach; they really have been second to none.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Iain Rutherford
Iain Rutherford advises on a range of commercial disputes and has particular expertise in the financial services sector. He regularly handles litigation concerning contested contracts and corporate agreements as well as debt and asset recovery. He takes a commercial and pragmatic approach.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Graeme MacLeod
Graeme MacLeod has significant experience handling high-value shareholder and contractual disputes. His broad expertise also extends to fraud and insolvency-related matters, as well as cross-border cases.
Graeme MacLeod is very experienced, has a strong technical mind and strives to achieve positive results. He is a pleasure to work with and always available whenever an urgent situation occurs.
Litigation respondentUKHe is very measured, deliberate and thoughtful in providing information. Graeme is organised and informed, makes sure of his facts and presents them well.
Litigation respondentUKGraeme MacLeod quickly understands the client's aims and is creative in his approach to achieving the desired goals.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Malcolm Gunnyeon
Malcolm Gunnyeon is a strong litigator with particular expertise and knowledge of the energy and transport sectors. He is often retained by clients for breach of safety and injury liability disputes.
Malcolm is very knowledgeable, approachable and always available.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Tony Jones
Antony Jones KC represents clients in a comprehensive range of disputes, including matters relating to contractual interpretation and breach of warranties. He is a highly experienced advocate and well regarded in the market for his litigation expertise. Tony Jones is confident, super knowledgeable and commercially pragmatic. He distils the situation down with ease and then presents the best options to the client.
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Ranked Individuals at Brodies LLP (4)
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Graeme MacLeod
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Iain Rutherford
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Malcolm Gunnyeon
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